Desquamative interstitial pneumonia

Case contributed by Dr Jayanth Keshavamurthy

Diagnosis certain

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Male prisoner who abuses drugs, smokes cigarettes with cough.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years

Gender: Male

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There is prominent bilateral interstitial markings with basilar predominance. The
cardiomediastinal silhouette is normal in size and morphology.

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Desquamative Interstitial pneumonia and severe background emphysema.

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Differential diagnosis.

Case Discussion

Pathology proven DIP and background of severe emphysema. We do not have access to outside CT. He should stop smoking.

Thanks to Dr. Biddinger for the pathology slides.

Desquamative interstitial pneumonia

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